The Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024, under the authority granted by sections 16, 17, and sub-section (3) of section 25 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016). This Order replaces the Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020, and becomes effective upon its publication in the Official Gazette, except for actions initiated before this replacement.

According to this Order, which pertains to steel and steel products, specifically Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip – Specification, domestically produced steel and its products that meet alternative specifications requested by international buyers for export are granted an exemption.

Each steel and steel product outlined in this Order must comply with the corresponding Indian Standard 6911:2017 immediately upon enactment. Additionally, it must be accompanied by a Test Certificate bearing the Standard Mark issued by a certified manufacturer accredited by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Moreover, products meeting the specifications must display the Standard Mark under a license issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards as per Scheme – I of Schedule – II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is appointed as the authority responsible for certifying and enforcing compliance with this Order.

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002

Tel: +91-11-23231903

Email: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: 5th Feb, 2024